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Ease of use Many contractors worry about making the leap to new
technology, but with user-friendly features and an intuitive design, today’s Hydrodemolition robots are easier than ever to operate. Dedicated support and training are also available to ensure the entire crew feels confident and capable. Older machines, which have fewer automated functions, tend to require more operator experience and intuitive understanding to initially get the settings right. Modern machines’ settings paired with a supportive manufacturer make it far easier for an operator with basic training to confidently run equipment. With a state-of-the-art operating system, users can set parameters tailored to the specifications in which they need to remove concrete and save those presets for future use. Storing these parameters also provides a good point of reference for reviewing the machine’s production after a job and where potential adjustments could be made. Should the machine’s parameters require any tweaks, it can be as simple as fine-tuning the settings. With older systems, some changes required an operator with extensive knowledge and years of experience who knows how to make small, nonspecific adjustments.
Some new machines also allow users to say goodbye to manually keeping maintenance logs.
Modern machines present clear, easy-to-understand error messages should a problem occur, slashing potential troubleshooting time. Implementing any change to an equipment fleet will have a learning curve, but thankfully, modern technology is designed to make the transition as seamless as possible. With user-friendly interfaces, preset parameters and easily accessible training materials, contractors and their teams can quickly adapt, turning the challenge into an opportunity for growth and development.
Lance movement For most of the Hydrodemolition industry’s 30-plus
years, simply being able to execute Hydrodemolition was enough to qualify as cutting edge. Controlling a water jet through mechanical means was a safer, faster, more sophisticated way to remove concrete compared to a jackhammer or hand lance. Fairly recently, manufacturers introduced robots with a new lance movement to the market. They harness the benefits of both the oscillating and rotating lance movements. The result is a water jet that moves back to front and right to left. If the lance was holding a pen rather than shooting water, it would create a figure 8, or infinity, pattern. The infinity pattern creates constant oscillation speed that results in greater production.
Above left: Today’s Hydrodemolition robots are state-of-the-art, meticulously engineered machines with improved components and a variety of accessories. They provide immense improvements to productivity and ease of operation
Above right: Recent advancements in Hydrodemolition machines shave off time and provide better results, which ultimately gives contractors who adopt new technology an edge
Far left: If the project presents challenging shapes or angles, such as a bridge with a joint at a 45-degree angle, operators can set new machines to cut in a variety of shapes. So, the triangle shape leftover from a bridge joint no longer needs to be removed manually by jackhammers or hand lances
Left:While older models still run and are faster and more effective than handheld tools, new Hydrodemolition technology offers far more functionality
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